Seatbelts for a 72

[poornate]

I just bought a 72 and need to install shoulder belts so my son can ride in it with me. Everywhere i look it sounds like people have complaints about the universal belt kits... anyone had success buying shoulder belts and just bolting them in? Any advice would be awesome!

[poornate]

I was looking at these... but they appear to be universal as well... http://www.lmctruck.com/features/cb/cbcbw.htm

[Steve Hafner]

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Mine were made at Morris Classic Concepts in South Carolina.

Great people to do business with.

They have many different types and colors.

Mine were just what I wanted.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...w7bNuXDx5u1lMA

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[JNiemela]

I installed mine on my 68 CST. It was simple. Pull the seat out and everything bolted right in. I'm pretty sure I got it all from Brothers Truck. I like them alot better than the lap belts.

[poornate]

Thanks guys! The Brothers belts look great... so expensive for a guy like me, though! I have to have a shoulder belt... I am 34... never wore seat belts when I was young... had old Chevy after old Chevy, etc... Now? I feel naked without one... plus my son is dying to ride in dad's new yellow truck and he is still in a car seat...I don't want a show truck... just safety and a tough old ride to navigate our needs for a 4x4... I've wanted an old truck back, like this, for years...

[bonnieclyde100]

i bought the ones from lmc truck and mine work great

[leddzepp]

www.gemstreetrods.com

this old codger has the best prices going. he sells the same belts as brothers, lmc, etc. check it out.
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[jjzepplin]

So are these just a bolt in issue? I was looking for the shoulder bolt hole and don't seem to have one. 70swb. could I just make one? there is a hole in the corners for some 3" speakers. Anyone have the measurements where these should go?

[Steve Hafner]

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Here's where the standard, threaded hole is ( with it's cap in this picture )

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[wilbilt]

Originally Posted by jjzepplin

So are these just a bolt in issue? I was looking for the shoulder bolt hole and don't seem to have one. 70swb. could I just make one? there is a hole in the corners for some 3" speakers. Anyone have the measurements where these should go?

There is a good photo of the location in this post...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...9&postcount=13


EDIT > Never mind, beat me to it...

[jjzepplin]

Thanks guys! I will try to install a weld nut back there as my truck does not have this feature..

[1972_Buford]

I bought mine from LMC truck and I like them. I had lap belts before and installed these.

[poornate]

Well... what I keep seeing people say is either A.) The buckle stud that mounts to the floor is too short, or B.) The passenger seat belt has to be twisted around, because it is universal, and therefore falls under the seat because the whole buckle will not make it through the seat... as well as things like the shoulder belt won't thread into the factory port at top... etc...

[TXTruck]

I did a write up on my seat belt install. The seat belts bolted up with no problem with no length issues (mind you my fuel tank is no longer mounted in the cab).

I used the same seat belts as used in The rebirth of El Scrocho (only difference is his are for bucket seats and mine are for bench). If you read his post, you'll see he had to relocate the driver's side mount a few inches to clear his cab-mounted fuel tank.

These appear to be the same seat belts available from www.gemstreetrods.com.

[1972_Buford]

, or because it is universal, and therefore falls under the seat because the whole buckle will not make it through the seat... as well as things like the shoulder belt won't thread into the factory port at top... etc...[/QUOTE]

I have a thread on here with my install as well.

Originally Posted by poornate

Well... what I keep seeing people say is either A.) The buckle stud that mounts to the floor is too short

Nope mine fit just fine and stay on the seat without issues. The only way I could see this is if someone seats on it and pushes it back but even then that is a little tough to do.

B.) The passenger seat belt has to be twisted around,

Hmm I am not sure why this is. Mine fit without any twisting. Yes they are universal but work without issue on both sides. The only issue I had was I have a in cab tank as well and had to turn then base of the retracting system a little to clear it. Other than that they work well.

-B

[1972_Buford]

Oh and the 3-point kits I bought had the bolt already in the bracket to be bolted into the 'B' pillar and went in without any issues.

[poornate]

That's awesome to hear... my tank is in cab... (I am not NEAR addressing that!)... I am already paying a guy to do my floorboards... I have more love for the trucks than skill to fix 'em... but I can tinker! I will shop from all of these awesome recommendations!

[jc70chevy]

i took mine out of a 1973 c10.. worked fine

[Hubscrub]

I installed some in my wife's truck from http://www.seatbeltplanet.com/ these are the non-retractable ones retractable is available in tons of colors. Bolted right in.

[poornate]

Originally Posted by jc70chevy

i took mine out of a 1973 c10.. worked fine

I have looked for a 67-72 with the optional belts... (fat chance, i know)... but the difference will be the tank in cab... unless you have the same? It should change where the retractor goes... If you bolted them right in, I am interested, though! I can find a 73 and up anywhere...